do-over
noun
plural do-overs
: a new attempt or opportunity to do something after a previous attempt has been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory
Art, unlike life, permits do-overs: the illusion that one can get things right with craft and persistence.—
Kahn Man
Kahn ManAs for his pitch, Keaton's first try was in the dirt. He requested a do-over and fired one right down the middle.—Steve Rushin
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Trump led Republicans into the longest government shutdown in history during the 2018 Christmas season, and interrupted the holidays in 2020 by tanking a bipartisan COVID-relief bill and forcing a do-over.
—Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
On Prime Marry My Husband Although this drama starts on a grim note, with the main character facing death, Marry My Husband is actually a delicious do-over comedy starring Park Min-young and Na In-woo.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Lawyers for Riggs said the protest amounted to a ludicrous request for a do-over.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are poised to tweak it Fatigue and frustration as final do-over mayoral election looms in Connecticut’s largest city
Poway etches name among state’s greats with team wrestling title
What would happen without a Leap Day?
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
On Prime Marry My Husband Although this drama starts on a grim note, with the main character facing death, Marry My Husband is actually a delicious do-over comedy starring Park Min-young and Na In-woo.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Lawyers for Riggs said the protest amounted to a ludicrous request for a do-over.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are poised to tweak it Fatigue and frustration as final do-over mayoral election looms in Connecticut’s largest city
Poway etches name among state’s greats with team wrestling title
What would happen without a Leap Day?
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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